Issues in Using Survey Methods for Measuring Organizational Change

Investigators have questioned the utility of survey methodology for assessing organizational change. A theory of change types is examined and its operationalization clarified. Psychometric principles and a contrived data set are used to explore these issues. Evidence is presented to demonstrate that...

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Published in:The Academy of Management review 1979-01, Vol.4 (1), p.13-19
Main Authors: Lindell, Michael K., Drexler, John A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Correlations
Development
Management science
Measurement
Mental stimulation
Methods
Musical intervals
Organizational
Organizational change
Organizational development
Polls & surveys
Psychometrics
Questionnaires
Rating scales
Survey methods
Visors
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Summary:Investigators have questioned the utility of survey methodology for assessing organizational change. A theory of change types is examined and its operationalization clarified. Psychometric principles and a contrived data set are used to explore these issues. Evidence is presented to demonstrate that the theory's implications have been substantially overstated.
ISSN:0363-7425
1930-3807
DOI:10.2307/257399